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Planning reforms will deliver more new homes - but is there trouble ahead?

Overview of the recent planning reforms and the government's proposal for allocating housing targets among local authorities.

Read    03/09/2020

Get on your bike - but where will you keep it?

Discusses the PM's initiative to encourage walking and cycling with new plans, including protected bike lanes and cycling training.

Read    03/09/2020

Why we say YES to healthy homes guidance!

New healthy homes design guidance for England has just been published. This comes at a crucial time, especially considering our discussion yesterday about making town centres more attractive places to live and work.

Read    03/09/2020

It's time for a town centre revival!

The Government certainly hopes so. Changes to planning legislation, expected to be in place by September, will make it easier to repurpose commercial and retail properties into homes. These changes also include a fast-track approval process to add up to two additiona...

Read    03/09/2020

Flood risk homes to get more protection

Flood risk is a major problem for millions of homeowners. A new strategy to make homes more resilient and improve flood management is welcome news. Yesterday, the Environment Agency set out a plan to better protect and prepare millions of homes and businesses in area...

Read    03/09/2020

Buy your freehold now before the law changes

If you want to buy your freehold, it could become more expensive due to proposed planning reforms. Ringley Group MD Mary-Anne Bowring advises flat owners to start the process now before new planning laws come into force in September. The radical planning reforms anno...

Read    03/09/2020

Why flat owners should always read the lease

Always read the lease. This is essential advice for anyone who lives in a leasehold flat, as it sets out what you can and can’t do with your property. Many flat owners don’t realise the importance of understanding their lease terms, especially when planning alteratio...

Read    03/09/2020

What helps make a great business leader?

You can listen to Ringley Group MD Mary-Anne Bowring discussing leadership in the property industry in a new podcast hosted by Matthew O’Neill. This episode is part of a series by The Leaders Council of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, which explores what leadersh...

Read    03/09/2020

Introducing Busy Living - our new co-working platform

Co-working could be the next big trend in our towns and cities. If you’re unfamiliar with the term, co-working allows workers from different companies to share office space, benefiting from cost savings on equipment, utilities, and receptionist services.

Read    03/09/2020

Cladding tests - what lies beneath?

On 5 May, Mary-Anne Bowring, Ringley Group MD, hosted a UKAA Webinar addressing the complex issue of cladding tests. She focused on EWS1 form compliance and the future beyond the Hackitt Review. EWS stands for External Wall System and assesses the safety of external ...

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